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Find Your Boot: Understanding Soccer Cleats

Up your performance on the pitch with the right pair of soccer cleats.

Get the fit, feel and look your game deserves—discover a collection of soccer cleats built to offer terrorizing traction on a variety of playing surfaces. With a lightweight, low-profile feel, you’ll have no problem accelerating down-pitch. The latest soccer cleats feature performance-engineered technologies, designed to give every player an extra edge.

Always consider your playing surface when selecting your soccer boot:

Firm Ground:

Built for most firm, natural surfaces

Bottom is formed with non-detachable rubber or hard plastic cleats

Purpose is to provide control and help you keep your footing when making quick cuts

Soft Ground:

Designed for wet and muddy natural surfaces

Feature both plastic and removable metal studs, allowing for versatile play

Shop all soccer shoes from brands, like adidas®, Nike®, PUMA® and many more.

Buying Tips

Understanding soccer boot materials is key to making the right selection. Your soccer cleat’s upper is the portion of the shoe that makes contact with the ball. Different types of natural or synthetic leathers are available, each offering its own unique feel.

Soccer cleats are usually narrower than other types of shoes, allowing for greater ball control. Because of the stiff leather used, cleats can be tough to break in.

Leather Uppers

Soft and flexible material

Molds to your foot, allowing for a natural feel of the ball

Supportive and comfortable

Offers strength and durability

Soft construction does not hold up as well in wet conditions

Synthetic Uppers

Holds up well in inclement weather due to water treatments

Breathable construction

Do not require a "break-in" period

Easy to clean and dry out

Expert Advice

Players have two options when it comes to soccer cleats: molded cleats and detachable cleats. The style a player chooses is based on the field conditions they play in, their league's regulations and personal preference.

Molded cleats are permanently attached to the shoe. Players usually wear molded cleats for the traction the cleats provide, and their versatility on different playing surfaces.

Detachable cleats have studs that can be easily changed or replaced. Being able to change the studs is an advantage when playing in uncertain weather conditions. Shorter studs are best for playing on dry ground, while longer studs allow a player to dig in to wet, uncertain surfaces. These removable studs can be found in soft ground cleats.